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1. What are network monitor aliases used for?
WIndows Update Server
Run slmgr.vbs -ato and then open up 3389 on windows firewall using netsh.
No
To display friendly labels to capture packet address headers.

2. What is Drvload?
an email address where the @ is replaced with a period.
A scheduled task that runs by default collecting information for the Reliability monitor. If disabled it must reenabled manually from the task scheduler mmc snapin.
Tools adds out-of-box drivers to a booted Windows PE image. It takes one or more driver .inf files as inputs.
Deploy a secondary zone.

3. What are Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings for?
Yes - it can be modified to apply to a network location.
Command line equilivant of Server Manager. You can install/remove roles and features on server 2008?
They are designed to provide concise and impartial information about the content in computer and video games so consumers - especially parents - can make an informed purchase decision. ESRB ratings have two equal parts: rating symbols suggest age app
Modify/Create a GPO

4. Where are Applocker policies are configured?
Set IE back to its default settings
Through a GPO under Application Control Policies in the Computer Security Settings Node.
Each of the rule types. For example - the default rules for Executables are: Allow members of the local Administrators group to run all applications - Allow members of the Everyone group to run applications that are located in the Windows folder - Al
It contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7 - Windows Vista - a Windows Update - or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer in your environment.

5. What is a Subscription in event viewer?
A collection of logs created by computers fowarding events. Viewed on the collecting computer.
It can enable a windows feature on an offline image with the /Enable-Feature option
Through a GPO.
BCD boot file creation and repair tool. The bcdboot.exe command-line tool is used to copy critical boot files to the system partition and to create a new system BCD store.

6. What is the responsible person on a SOA records field?
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Use the "Connect to a Workplace" option
To will ensure the clients download the appropriate printer driver.
an email address where the @ is replaced with a period.

7. What does Parental Controls do?
Enterprise Admins
The DFS service attempts to keep the domain based namespace highly consistent by polling the pcd emulator after the namespace changes. This bypasses the needing to wait for the ad replication to update the namespace object. This can increase load on
Is a command-line tool for managing BCD stores. It can be used for a variety of purposes - including creating new stores - modifying existing stores - adding boot menu options - and so on. BCDEdit serves essentially the same purpose as Bootcfg.exe on
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.

8. You can configure process monitor alerts to _____.
Create persistent connections to computers with POWERSHELL
DHCPv6 obtains additional configuration settigns.
Perform an offline migration
Run scripts

9. There is a RESET option in Internet Explorer to...
Set IE back to its default settings
To will ensure the clients download the appropriate printer driver.
Through Group Policy at Computer configuration | Administrative Templates | Network | Offline Files | Enable Transparent Caching.
WIndows Update Server

10. What firewall profile is configured for AD domain computers?
Problem history but also application installation history.
an email address where the @ is replaced with a period.
Expose a WIM file contents through Windows Explorer. You can run BCDEDIT.EXE against the mounted image to create or modify the image's boot configuration database.
The domain profile not the public or private.

11. Why would you use audit-only mode?
To deploy the policy and understand its impact before enforcing it.
Create persistent connections to computers with POWERSHELL
Delete all the zone files or reinstall the DNS service.
Installing and imaging on hardware agnostic systems as long as the processor architecture is the same (32 or 64 bit)

12. How do you export the DNS zone to a text file?
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)
It is the Microsoft SMB client for accessing shared network resources
By using the dnscmd /zoneexport command.
Does not

13. What port uses PPTP uses?
1723
By either using WSUS management console (server side targeting) or GPO (client side targeting).
The latest Vista Service Pack
They are AAAA records.

14. What do you do if a computer is missing the data recovery agent certificate for the EFS recovery agent?
It which enables content from file and Web servers on a wide area network (WAN) to be cached on computers at a local branch office. BranchCache can improve application response time and reduce WAN traffic. Cached content can either be distributed acr
Export and import it from another computer.
A type of port forwarding that allows public network computers on a Private network through nat devises.
They are in the first 48 bits /48

15. What tool is used to manage shadowcopies?
Add an AD integrated zone
vssadmin.exe. This can view previous version files as well.
WINRM QUICKCONFIG.
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.

16. What does the MigDocs.xml file do?
If you are logged in as an administrator you can shrink an existing partition or volume to create unallocated disk space - from which you can create a new partition or volume. You can shrink a volume even on a Basic Disk.
Specify this file with both the ScanState and LoadState tools to migrate all user folders and files that resides on the root of any drive and in the Users directory. However - it does not find and migrate any application data - program files - or any
By creating or modifying a wireless connection in Network and Sharing Center.
Plug in the drive and then select properties of the drive. You can make changes through the ReadyBoost tab.

17. What do you modify to define CD Autoplay settings and file associations?
Not supported
Default Programs Control Panel applet
Credentials - such as user names and passwords that you use to log on to websites or other computers on a network. By storing your credentials - Windows can automatically log you on to websites or other computers. Credentials are saved in special fol
Used to control power settings and configure computers to default to Hibernate or Standby modes. For example - running Powercfg.exe -energy will analyze the computer for energy efficiency.

18. What is the Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT)?
You start by selecting Windows XP Mode from the Windows 7 Start Menu. You can install applications in Windows XP Mode just as you normally would on a physical PC. For example - you can install applications via web - from storage devices - or from phy
A CA users trust or they will get error messages when trying to securely access a web site. They can avoid the error by installing the CA certificate to the Trusted Root Certificate Store.
Through Group Policy at Computer configuration | Administrative Templates | Network | Offline Files | Enable Transparent Caching.
It contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7 - Windows Vista - a Windows Update - or a new version of Windows Internet Explorer in your environment.

19. How do you route IPV6 traffic on your private network?
Use IPV6 Unique Local Addresses.
It can enable a windows feature on an offline image with the /Enable-Feature option
Boot Configuration Database - Boot Configuration Data (BCD) files provide a store that is used to describe boot applications and boot application settings. The objects and elements in the store effectively replace Boot.ini.
A LAN Router only or a LAN to WAN Router

20. What needs to be enabled for smart card logon?
EAP authentication needs to be enabled for remote access authentication (dial up - VPN - wireless) -.
SSL
It improves performance
Configure a firewall rule to the specific port and block all connections.

21. What does WINRM QUICKCONFIG do?
Scan through the %WinDir%WindowsUpdate.log (ie. C:WindowsWindowsUpdate.log) file.
Enable remote management on a computer and create the proper inbound rules on the advanced firewall.
It governs remote access and a user must meet the conditions of at least one of the policies.
A network policy server. It is microsofts implementation of RADIUS server and replaces the IAS (internet authentication service) from windows 2003.

22. How do you review files in the Offline Files Cache?
They can place quotas on folders/volumes - activity screen files - and generate comprehensive storage reports. This assists in not only monitoring existing resource but helping on future planning.
Use SYNC Center
Configure the primary zone to transfer to only DNS servers listed on the names server tab or by ip address.
Use dnscmd /recorddelete

23. What does Cipher /K do?
When the OS loads using MSCONFIG.EXE which is also known as the System Configuration tool.
Use it to generate an EFS user certificate
Either by placing data on a web server and enforcing ssl to be used to download or by using IPSEC on a file share.
Certain firewall rules configured for the Peer Discovery and Content Retrieval.

24. What OSs support SSTP?
Use IPCONFIG or Status Details for the Network Connection.
Can be configured through a GPO
Vista SP1 and Server 2008 and above.
In the registry. To bind to another computer remotly the remote registry service needs to run on the target PC.

25. How do you restrict which DNS servers get a zone transfer?
All Programs - Windows Virtual PC - Windows XP Mode Applications. To run your application directly from the Windows 7 desktop - just go to your Start menu.
By creating or modifying a wireless connection in Network and Sharing Center.
Configure the primary zone to transfer to only DNS servers listed on the names server tab or by ip address.
Restrict when a child can logon to a computer.

26. What is Network Level Authentication?
A .WFW file
It create a report of which files will be migrated
An authentication method that completes user authentication before you establish a full Remote Desktop connection and the logon screen appears. This can help protect the remote computer from hackers and malicious software.
WPA-Personal (uses a preshared key)

27. What is BCD?
The latest Vista Service Pack
It pings with IPV6
Through a GPO under Application Control Policies in the Computer Security Settings Node.
Boot Configuration Database - Boot Configuration Data (BCD) files provide a store that is used to describe boot applications and boot application settings. The objects and elements in the store effectively replace Boot.ini.

28. What do DFS nameservers need to do to obtain the most current namespace data?
Pool Active Directory.
The latest Vista Service Pack
It contains new capabilities and extensions that you can: Define rules based on file attributes - Create exceptions to rules - Import and export rules - and use audit-only mode.
By either using WSUS management console (server side targeting) or GPO (client side targeting).

29. What port does RDP use?
Boot to a Windows 7 setup DVD and run System Restore or boot to a System Repair Disk.
It improves performance
3389
Internet printing protocol. Used for connecting to printers via web browser.

30. What does running network monitor in PMode do?
Set IE back to its default settings
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
Netsh set dnsserver. Example: netsh interface ipv4 set dnsserver name="Local Area Connection" source=static address=192.168.0.100
To deploy the policy and understand its impact before enforcing it.

31. How do you block all traffic for a specific port in windows firewall?
Ping the Link Local Address (FE80 Address)
Internet Protocol security (IPsec) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6).
Cannot be in different domains
Configure a firewall rule to the specific port and block all connections.

32. How do you configure client computers to use a WSUS server as the source for Windows Update?
Clients establish an IPsec tunnel for the IPv6 traffic to the DirectAccess server - which acts as a gateway to the intranet. The DirectAccess client establishes two IPsec tunnels: Psec Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) tunnel and IPsec ESP tunnel.
Modify/Create a GPO
WINRM QUICKCONFIG.
Attach to the VHD file created by Windows Backup. You can attach to a VHD file using Disk Management or DISKPART

33. You can configure ____________ in group policy.
DNS suffix search lists
Use the Cipher.exe command line tool.
A collection of logs created by computers fowarding events. Viewed on the collecting computer.
Not supported

34. What do RRAS/NPS policys govern?
It governs remote access and a user must meet the conditions of at least one of the policies.
Run slmgr.vbs -ato and then open up 3389 on windows firewall using netsh.
Installing and imaging on hardware agnostic systems as long as the processor architecture is the same (32 or 64 bit)
You create an answer file and place it on removable media. By default - Windows Setup will search the root directory of all removable media for an answer file called Autounattend.xml.

35. What are a few types of NAP enforcement points?
Promiscuous mode allows you to monitor another machine without installing network monitor on the PC you are trying to monitor.
Modifies the installation of a Windows Installer Package (.MSI) and can be invoked with MSIEXEC.EXE
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).
Verify that they are not within the scope of the dynamically assigned DHCP addresses.

36. How do you install applications in Windows XP Mode?
Which processes currently consume a resource like processor utilization.
they are enforced and will not allow a user to exceed the space limit.
When you plug a ReadyBoost-compatible storage device into your computer - the AutoPlay dialog box offers you the option to speed up your PC using ReadyBoost. If you select this option - you can choose how much memory on the device to use for this pur
You start by selecting Windows XP Mode from the Windows 7 Start Menu. You can install applications in Windows XP Mode just as you normally would on a physical PC. For example - you can install applications via web - from storage devices - or from phy

37. How can you can upgrade an offline image's Windows 7 edition?
By using the DISM command with a /Set-Edition option: Example: DISM /IMAGE:C:SAMPLE.WIM /Set-Edition:Ultimate
Run scripts
Take the number of networks and take the square root of it. Subtract that number from the subnet mask. The result is the original mask.
Credentials - such as user names and passwords that you use to log on to websites or other computers on a network. By storing your credentials - Windows can automatically log you on to websites or other computers. Credentials are saved in special fol

38. What does Aero require?
For example - you can create a rule that allows all Windows processes to run except Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.
Attach to the VHD file created by Windows Backup. You can attach to a VHD file using Disk Management or DISKPART
It designates an authoritative DNS server - not the soa record.

39. What will happen if click on a hyperlink when you are viewing a web page offline in Internet Explorer?
You will be prompted to reconnect online. To disable offline mode - select it from the Tools menu.
Modifies the installation of a Windows Installer Package (.MSI) and can be invoked with MSIEXEC.EXE
The Default Programs Control Panel applet
Creates a bootable CD that runs the Windows Recovery Environment (WRE)

40. What does the max=32000 mean in 'create vdisk file = c: vhd windows 7 vhdfilename.vhd max = 32000'
Through a GPO under Application Control Policies in the Computer Security Settings Node.
It is a temporary wireless profile that doesn't validate the certificate of the remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) server.
Use the Import Foreign Disk option on the target computer
It is the max size is expressed in megabytes.

41. How do you setup Ready Boost?
When you plug a ReadyBoost-compatible storage device into your computer - the AutoPlay dialog box offers you the option to speed up your PC using ReadyBoost. If you select this option - you can choose how much memory on the device to use for this pur
By coping the application compatibility database to a network location and run a logon script that includes SDBInst on each computer - specifying the UNC path of the file.
It makes it easy to share your libraries and printers on a home network. You can share pictures - music - videos - documents - and printers with other people in your homegroup. The homegroup is protected with a password - and you'll always be able to
Only Windows Vista can be directly upgraded to Windows 7 and only if you upgrade within the same processor architecture (X86 or X84).

42. How do you configure IPSEC between two computers?
Install and run many Windows XP productivity applications directly from your Windows 7-based PC. It utilizes virtualization technology - such as Windows Virtual PC - to provide a virtual Windows XP Professional SP3 environment for Windows 7 so that o
You add it back to a DNS zone - clear the server DNS cache and clients DNS cache.
Internet printing protocol. Used for connecting to printers via web browser.
Use the Advanced Firewall to define Connection Security Rules.

43. What extensions is Firewall rules can be exported and imported?
A .WFW file
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Duplicate file identification - disk usage patterns - dormant files identification - and audit screening.
BCD boot file creation and repair tool. The bcdboot.exe command-line tool is used to copy critical boot files to the system partition and to create a new system BCD store.

44. What does MISEXEC.EXE do?
Yes
Conditional forward
Install Windows Installer Packages (.MSI) files. You can script the installation.
All you have to do is purchase an upgrade key from Microsoft or another authorized retailer to unlock those new features.

45. What does Scanstate /OfflineWinOld: C:Windows.old do?
Perform an offline migration
Anew vpn protocol that uses SSL (port 443) for encryption.
A roecord to indicate the smtp server.
Enterprise and Ultimate versions. The limitation refers only to the ability to enable protection on a removable storage device. Once BitLocker To Go is added to a storage device - that device can be used normally with any version of Windows 7. It can

46. How do you determine if your PC's ip and its default gateway are on the same network?
Take the ip address and use the AND command on the calculator to AND the ip address and the subnet. NOTE: AND each octet separately. Then AND the gateway and the subnet. If the AND results are the same you are on the same subnet.
Create a customized shell
It contains new capabilities and extensions that you can: Define rules based on file attributes - Create exceptions to rules - Import and export rules - and use audit-only mode.
A WDDM driver for the graphics card and a Windows Experience index of 3.0 or greater.

47. What is Optimize for Consistency polling mode do?
Use dnscmd /zonerefresh.
The DFS service attempts to keep the domain based namespace highly consistent by polling the pcd emulator after the namespace changes. This bypasses the needing to wait for the ad replication to update the namespace object. This can increase load on
Specified the version identifer of the back to recover in MM?DD/YYYY-HH:MM format. If the version is unknown wdadmin will get the version.
WSUS server configuration information - Metadata describing what each update is for - and general information about clients - updates and interaction.

48. What requirements must your system must meet to use BranchCache?
Client computers must be running Windows 7 - with the BranchCache feature enabled. Web servers file servers must be running Windows Server 2008 R2 - with the BranchCache feature enabled.
It backs up digitally identities to a password protected file.
A new feature in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 that replaces the Software Restriction Policies (SRP) feature. One of the advantages of Applocker rules over SRP is you can assign a rule to a security group or an individual user.
Does not

49. What is DirectAccess?
4 (bits 49 - 52) /52 Allows for 16 regions.
The system will shut down. The next time you start this system (after cloning it) - it will install with the settings in the XML file. The Computer Name will be automatically generated.
RRAS-VPN/Dialup - Wireless Access Points - Terminal Server Gateway - DHCP - and IPSEC(HRA).
In Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 it enhances the productivity of mobile workers by connecting them seamlessly and more securely to their corporate network any time they have Internet access—without the need to VPN. When your IT department enab

50. What is an example of a exceptions to rule?
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor - 1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit) - 16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit) - DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
For example - you can create a rule that allows all Windows processes to run except Registry Editor (Regedit.exe).
WIndows Update Server
It is a temporary wireless profile that doesn't validate the certificate of the remote authentication dial-in user service (RADIUS) server.